Pulmonary infections in HIV-positive children

George, Reena; Andronikou, Savvas; Theron, Salomine; Plessis, J. P. Du; Hayes, Murray; Goussard, Pierre; Mapukata, A; Gie, Robert P.

doi:10.1007/s00247-009-1194-9

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“…The two classic patterns of either diffuse patchy air-space disease of bronchopneumonia, or confluent air-space disease with air bronchograms of lobar or segmental pneumonia can be found [75]. Necrotizing pneumonia, a severe complication of community-acquired pneumonia in non-HIV infected children, is characterized by liquefaction and cavitation of lung tissue and is being seen increasingly [76, 77].…”

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Tuberculosis and pneumonia in HIV-infected children: an overview

Rabie

Goussard

2016

Pneumonia

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Pneumonia remains the most common cause of hospitalization and the most important cause of death in young children. In high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-burden settings, HIV-infected children carry a high burden of lower respiratory tract infection from common respiratory viruses, bacteria and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In addition, Pneumocystis jirovecii and cytomegalovirus are important opportunistic pathogens. As the vertical transmission risk of HIV decreases and access to antiretroviral therapy increases, the epidemiology of these infections is changing, but HIV-infected infants and children still carry a disproportionate burden of these infections. There is also increasing recognition of the impact of in utero exposure to HIV on the general health of exposed but uninfected infants. The reasons for this increased risk are not limited to socioeconomic status or adverse environmental conditions—there is emerging evidence that these HIV-exposed but uninfected infants may have particular immune deficits that could increase their vulnerability to respiratory pathogens. We discuss the impact of tuberculosis and other lower respiratory tract infections on the health of HIV-infected infants and children.

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Tuberculosis and pneumonia in HIV-infected children: an overview

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Goussard

2016

Pneumonia

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“…However, these bacterial lung infections are often more severe in children infected with HIV and result in complications such as lung abscess and empyema (Figure 3). 5,15 TB is commonly encountered in children infected with HIV. On chest radiographs, TB infection typically presents with lung parenchymal disease characterised by either 'tree-in-bud' pattern small nodular opacities or consolidation (Figure 4).…”

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Current updates on HIV-related pulmonary disease in children: What do radiologists and clinicians need to know?

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Despite substantial advances in diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in infants and children particularly those who live in developing countries. This article provides an up-to-date review on underlying etiology, often characteristic imaging findings and current management of pulmonary HIV infection in infants and children. Increased understanding of clinical and unique imaging findings of pulmonary HIV infection has a great potential for early and accurate diagnosis which, in turn, can eventually improve pediatric patient care.

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“…Other recognized associated imaging findings of LIP include consolidation, mediastinal adenopathy, and bronchiectasis. 26,58,62 Radiologic features in common HIV-associated infections in pediatric patients are summarized in Table 2.…”

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Pneumonia in Normal and Immunocompromised Children: An Overview and Update

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2011

Radiologic Clinics of North America

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Pneumonia is an infection of the lung parenchyma caused by a wide variety of organisms in pediatric patients. The role of imaging is to detect the presence of pneumonia, and determine its location and extent, exclude other thoracic causes of respiratory symptoms, and show complications such as effusion/empyema and suppurative lung changes. The overarching goal of this article is to review cause, role of imaging, imaging techniques, and the spectrum of acute and chronic pneumonias in children. Pneumonia in the neonate and immunocompromised host is also discussed.

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Pulmonary infections in HIV-positive children

Cited by 24 publications

References 21 publications

Tuberculosis and pneumonia in HIV-infected children: an overview

Tuberculosis and pneumonia in HIV-infected children: an overview

Current updates on HIV-related pulmonary disease in children: What do radiologists and clinicians need to know?

Pneumonia in Normal and Immunocompromised Children: An Overview and Update

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